Join us for our 2026 Symposium at CSUSM, June 4th-5th!

The Symposium is a unique and interactive multidisciplinary conference designed to highlight the latest in academic palliative care research, teaching, and practice. It is the only event of its kind in the country designed for university faculty, practitioners, and researchers focused on advancing palliative care.

The annual conference features a dynamic agenda of plenary, panel, and breakout sessions highlighting how to incorporate palliative care concepts into research, courses, and experiences at all educational levels.

Since 2014, over 1,200 professionals from universities, academic medical centers, healthcare systems, health plans, hospices and community hospitals have attended the annual conference.

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Register for the Symposium! EARLY BIRD PRICING EXTENDED UNTIL 4/10!

Click the buttons below to explore additional registration options, including FACULTY & STUDENT DISCOUNTS, and to purchase the Symposium recording for virtual attendance.

In-Person Registration

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*1 Continuing Education credit (CEs) for each hour of content, are available for In-Person Registration for professionals, faculty, staff, and students, if applicable. CEs are also available for Registered Nurses (RNs). However, Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are not offered. The Symposium provides credits through California State University San Marcos, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

The 2026 National Symposium for Academic Palliative Care Education & Research theme:

Design by: Carolyn Yonda, MS

Moments from last year’s Symposium:

 

 

 

 

 

The 2026 Symposium is Coming

We look forward to seeing you in June! ❤️